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That is how I read it as well.

I have a 4000 watt array. My first ounce of solar starts at 60 watts By usable, I meant when it actually starts

nevermind

THIS is utter BS.. Fricken gestapo.

Its only 5 times more expensive than DIY batteries.

Look into Victron VRM. If you know anything about computers its worth putting Venus OS on a raspberry Pi and have remote access and fancy graphs stored on the cloud for free and next to zero load times. ANYWHERE Its so beautiful I feel the sniffles coming on. I use a raspberry pie for 2...

I guess everyone went to bed! Nice talking with you Echo Dawn

YES, Im at 44 degrees north latitude and my ground mount is at 42 degrees. This makes spring and fall a lot better that a fixed 20 degree and in summer with the longer days I dont need more power.

not exactly, The 6000xp will NEVER supplement. It will only replace. Example : Load is 5800 watts, AC compressor starts, load peaks at 6400 watts, XP switches to grid for the WHOLE load for 5 minutes hoping the overload goes away. This also pertains to line imbalances. You cant go over 3000...

This is certainly an application for a 24v setup. An Rv with a typical max draw of 1500 watts. For sure. Not too scalable for running 5000 watts so the biggest issue would be buying 24v batteries and regretting later because you moved them into a house.

It isn't alarming. Soc, voltage, and draw makes sense with your battery.

It doesnt show up on VRM. If you connect to your SCC via bluetooth you will see it. Every 10 minutes or so it goes to 0 output for 2 seconds.

Very true, forgot about that issue. 12v panels max out at 22v or so. Right. It will not charge 24v

I have been seeing this for a year... I even bought a second victron shunt to graph it. It certainly evens out after 3.45 / cell At this very moment I have 2 280k packs wired in a Z and 8 50ah renogy batteries wired in 2p/ bus run. 6 bus connections for all batteries. So the short of it is...

Ok, Perhaps your entire problem is the lack of comms and using SOC parameters instead of voltage. You need to do all settings in voltage without comms. I did what you are doing and my SOC reading via lead acid battery mode was only ever between 46-66% hence never tripping the cutoffs.

EG4 Chargeverter to the rescue AGAIN. Look it up, it will help you do what you want indirectly.

That would be pretty sweet. I think I can figure it out with what you just mentioned. I knew I was missing something obvious and Visual Studio was it. Thank you. You dont need to do a video for me (yet) lol. I think I got it.

I bet you are spot on

Bitcoin mining??? oops been said already.

Yes, never let that happen! Im still working on the neatly part. 8 months later

I do not like the fact that it is balancing at 3.385. I never start until a cell hits 3.45. Probably just my preference, and possibly doesnt matter, I dont know. BUT if I am right, you may be chasing your tail a little bit. Can you change the balance turn on voltage?

Excellent way to say that!

Whats your point ? lol

The best idea IMO is getting a Victron Phoenix inverter for the computer. Super low idle draw and efficient.

I was thinking of just not paralleling them if it is a problem. It would certainly lessen the value of the setup tho as the unused power potential wouldn't be combined. As it stands right now, I try not to go over 2300 watts/leg to make room for compressor surge and other unexpected things.

It is not needed in lead acid battery mode. You can use this mode with your battery if you have problems in the future. The fans are nearly always on, and sometime loud. Fan curve is power based, not temp based. High PV input : very loud High AC usage : loud High PV input and High AC usage...

Thanks for the idea! You saved me pain, again.

The customer code is either Signature! or signature! I think thats what I remember. Your SOC will NEVER be accurate in the 6000xp unless you have EG4 batteries or other compatible batteries in a closed loop communication setup. If you are using an unsupported battery, you will need to set all...

THANK YOU!!

It certainly does.

I would bet it was loose and thrown away with the packaging. Box looked horrible and some edges were bent.

The way I see it, If one breaks I have a great excuse to get 10 more!

Isnt this the plan?? lol

I always assume any hot smell is cause to be investigated. Even while cooking!

I just switched to 1500 watt elements. It works fine and plays nice.

Some do, but its only at power up with disharge engaged. I dont think its even a designed feature, moreso a ramp up.

There are many clamp meters but not many that work with DC. I wanted a local one and had to go to 4 stores.....

I think this is where the chargeverter comes in..... lol Because the 6000XP switches everything to grid when charging starts, you cant use the charger on the 6000xp either without the transfer time.

Thats a nice and positive outlook on this! Kudos!

Mine too!

Should we tell OP the lightbulb trick?

That is kinda the way this goes but I certainly expected better from EG4 batteries.

Using local connect utilizes the same wifi that would be connecting to your router. Repeatedly connecting via your phone to the wifi hotspot is not going to help. Are you attempting to connect to the 2.4 Ghz wifi channel? The dongle does not play with 5Ghz I experienced what you are...

That would probably be the easiest way. Keep i mind, cell deviations are a lot more pronounced after the 3.45 mark. Also there insnt a ton of energy after 3.45 so it wont take too long. Couple days or so

Love the ideas. I have a plan to run native 48v led lights all over my house so I can actually turn the damn inverter off in an emergency. :) I suppose I would need to run the fridge, but there is where the Victron Phoenix inverter will come into play. Super low idle and eco modes. Perfect for...

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Yes!, I plan on getting more EVE 280ks but I can wait :)

Edit: Opps, that might get me deleted too!!

I absolutely agree with you.

Write the number down and do the math later :)